Hardcore Superstar

Hardcore Superstar
Hardcore Superstar in 2007.
Background information
Origin	Gothenburg, Sweden
Genres	Glam metal, hard rock, heavy metal
Years active	1997–present
Labels	Gain, Music for Nations, Nuclear Blast
Associated acts	Lillasyster, LOK, James Durbin, Crazy Lixx
Website	www.hardcoresuperstar.com
Members	Joakim Berg Vic Zino Martin Sandvik Magnus "ADDE" Andreasson
Past members	Thomas Silver Mika Vainio

Hardcore Superstar is a hard rock band from Gothenburg, Sweden. The band was formed in 1997 and continue on today. Hardcore Superstar have had several #1 hit singles, and Grammy wins in Sweden.

Hardcore Superstar formed in Gothenburg, Sweden in 1997. They released their first album, It's Only Rock 'n' Roll, on Gain Records in October 1998. Out of the 11 tracks on the album (including the hidden track, Fly Away], 7 songs were re-recorded for their first worldwide release, Bad Sneakers and a Piña Colada. Released in 2000, Bad Sneakers contained 7 of the tracks from their debut, along with 6 new tracks. The Japan release for the album featured a bonus track, "Don't You Ever Leave Me", a cover of a Hanoi Rocks song. The album spawned three singles, all being #1 hits on the Sweden music charts; "Someone Special", "Liberation" and "Have You Been Around", respectively.

The band toured Europe and Japan in support of the album, and a promotional video for the single "Liberation" was released. The video was nominated for a Swedish Grammy. In 2001, Hardcore Superstar released their third album called "Thank You (For Letting Us Be Ourselves)". The album had a more laid back feel than its predecessor and spawned two singles; "Shame" and "Mother's Love/Significant Other".

In August, 2003, the band released their final album with Music For Nations, entitled "No Regrets". This was also released in Japan as a "Limited Edition" album, featuring a completely different cover, and a bonus track, entitled "Who", a cover of a song by The Who. Two singles were released for the album, "Honey Tongue", which reached #3 on the Swedish charts, and "Still I'm Glad". Hardcore Superstar toured Europe and the United States in support of the album the following year.